Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Actually I find Onda quite difficult to describe. I tried once on a thread and failed quite miserably. Impressions vary about whether Onda is vetiver, or leather dominant. It is leathery to me. Well into the development I do find that I can't help but think of Tabac Blond. Onda is an hommage to the past. A contemporary classic. It wears beautifully.

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Congrats, dear Jon! Basenotes is a better place for your being here. xo

Happy birthday, Silverbullet!

Adding belated but heartfelt anniversary greetings to Mr & Mrs Evangeline and happy birthday to Mr Wolfie. Hope you all had a lovely day.

SOTD is Amouage Opus IV. This is wonderfully rich (on two levels, in luxury and in complexity). Beautiful mix of smooth spices and bright tangy fruits, with resins that are both sweet and churchy-smoky.

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

I love JR. In entire agreement that BN IS a better place with your distinct presence here. Congratulations on your 6K.

HdP Mata Hari 1876 for a day of grocery shopping and working in the evening. Tomorrow my holidays officially begin: I will be volunteering at the restaurant, with baking and chopping/slicing, Thursday is another day of volunteering trying to feed the people, and Friday we will be taking down everything orange and replacing it with everything forest green, red and white, also at the restaurant. The owner's daughter is coming home for the holidays from the basic military training, we would like everything to be spick'n'span and pretty.

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Yay, Jon!

This week's fragrance revelation (these seem to unfold perpetually) is that I could absolutely (okay, I know I'll regret saying anything is "absolute") slot every scent in my wardrobe into a.m.-only and p.m.-only wearing. While I might apply 24 Faubourg in the morning, I fully enjoy it only when I apply it in the evening. Likewise, Fresh Mint Leaf might be applied later in the day, but it sings in the morning. Don't know what I'm going to do with this revelation. Probably nothing. Oh, well, typing this paragraph was good finger exercise.

Why can't I find the time to get to at least the SotD thread every day!?!?! I love checking in with my BN family. This week's "excuse" is the impending Phase I of the heavy machinery work to be done around the yard. I'll post some boring photos next week. For now, I'm heading out with the hand shovel and Hové Rue Royale.

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Hello everyone!

Thanks so much for all the lovely anniversary wishes - y'all are too much! We had a fantastic day, followed by a fantastic evening ...predictably enough, I wore Coco. ♥

I'm in Vivienne Westwood Boudoir this morning, which was a decidedly unpredictable choice, but I've been trying to wear some of my neglected beauties lately ...this definitely deserves more of my attention.

Oh gosh, Wolfie - I can't believe I forgot to wish Mr.T a wonderful birthday yesterday! Please pass along my belated birthday wishes, and give him a hug for me too, while you're at it.

Yay!! Congratulations, Jon! You impress me every day, but that is quite a stellar posting feat! I'm glad you're here too, and I look forward to your next 6000 posts. Here's to you!

Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

I decanted this and that and now since the predominant smell on my hands is Provence Santé Wild Rose, I suppose I will go apply that as my SotD. BTW there is a 20% off sale on all the Provence Santé edts at Baudelaire Soaps for November. (They are always a great price, but even more so now.)

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Jon, asinine? NEVER! No, your posts are always among the very best! We love you and feel so lucky to have such a wonderful, fine-smelling friend. Congratulations on 6000- and keep them coming! You're a special man, my friend!

Yes, dreich here today, too but at least we're unseasonably warm. Any day I don't need to fire up the woodstove is a good day to me. In Guerlain Rose Nacree du Desert today. Like it, reminds me a bit of Une Rose. Very similar rose notes but I'll stick with the Malle. Have a great day, all!

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

HOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY JON!!! Congratulations on #6000! Eau de Guerlain should take a lesson -- you bring so much mood lifting (and beautiful photos!) to this forum.

Happy belated birthday to Mr. Twolf! The two of you are doing something really wonderful for the holiday. I know you'll make these days much brighter for many people.

iivanita, I've heard Croatia is quite the hidden gem (at least for us in the States). And, true Pisces that I am, I can't resist a vacation that includes a fabulous water experience. Whether lake or or ocean, I'm not picky (although, truth be told, I prefer a gorgeous lake swim -- I don't care for the salt and sand on my skin, especially when it dries and gets all itchy!).

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

It is turning out to be quite a good day despite the stygian gloom. Sending my sincerest thanks to a very special BNer (you know who you are ) for the indulgent fragrant goodie bag that arrived in the mail this morning. Belated thanks also to forfreddie for the plethora of samples I received a short while ago .

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Dreich here too - yesterday was so sunny and warm, now its cool (well, for us Miami people) and wet and very humid. The papers on my desk feel damp. Ick.
Jon Rodgers - congrats on the 6K!

This morning, another Las Vegas sample:

Sova by Slumberhouse

A perfect accompaniment to the weather, actually. Wet forest and sweet tobacco/hay is following me around wherever I go. NOTHING like Chergui , this one has a damp, sour aura to it with NO sweetness. I feel like I have mold and lichen / moss growing on my body and I'm walking around with this smell all morning. Underneath my brown corduroy blazer I feel very comforted.

"When you become comfortable with uncertainty. infinite possibilities open up in your life"

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Good Evening all,

Did anybody have good weather today ? Seems like it was dreich the world over.
Came home to find a wonderful package of samples waiting for me, so my sniffer will be busy tomorrow.
Tonight though, Chanel Pour Monsieur - a fragrance I really wear far too infrequently.

Re: SotD: Tuesday 20th November 2012

Our weather is all right -- since i started a small fire this morning with the dryer (Mr.T will be occupied for a day!) -- all the whites went on the line outside and are dry in an hour and a half (60F, light wind). Expecting serious cold this coming weekend. About time!